Whoever invented smooth jazz, man, I wanna kill 'em: You're turning an art form into a hooker.

- Phil Woods

I have no illusions about being a genius musician. I pride myself on being a soldier, a warrior for jazz. I trained a lot of young people, and I've l…

- Phil Woods

Music is the journey. You never arrive in music; the work is never over.

- Phil Woods

Tim Price is one of the real ones ! A good friend and a great player !

- Phil Woods

Denise Donatelli is a musician’s singer!

- Phil Woods

Listen to music you don't even like and see why you don't like it.

- Phil Woods